Jacobsen TR3 EJ Series User Manual

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11.2.9 RIFLING OR TRAMLINING
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Rifling or tramlining is a pattern of varying cutting
heights, resulting in a wave-like cut appearance,
usually due to heavy contact points across a reel and/
or bedknife.
11.2.10 MISMATCHED CUTTING UNITS
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Mismatched cutting units is a pattern of varying
cutting heights, resulting in a stepped cut
appearance, usually due to mismatched HOC
(height-of-cut) adjustment from one cutting unit to
another.
Probable Cause Remedy
Reel and/or bedknife unevenly worn.
Inspect bedknife and reel. Sharpen or replace reel
and bedknife as necessary.
Missing, loose, or over torqued
bedknife screws.
Install, replace or tighten bedknife screws to proper
torque setting.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast. Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Probable Cause Remedy
HO C inconsistent from one cutting unit
to another.
Check/adjust HOC on cutting units.
Difference in mower ride height side to
side.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure.
11 PROBLEM SOLVING

Jacobsen TR3 EJ Series Specifications

General

Horsepower	24.8 hp
Cutting Width	68 in (173 cm)
Number of Reels	3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Power	18.5 kW
Engine	Kubota
Drive	Hydraulic
Drive System	Hydraulic

Summary

Safety

How to Operate Safely

General guidelines and preparation for safe operation of the mower.

Important Safety Notes

Key safety reminders, interlock system, and pre-operation checks.

General Safety Warnings

Compilation of critical warnings regarding hazards like hot oil, ROPS, battery, and noise.

Specifications

Controls

Operation

Mowing on Slopes

Safe practices and precautions for operating the mower on inclines.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Adjustments

Reel to Bedknife Adjustment

Steps for checking and adjusting the reel-to-bedknife contact for optimal cutting.

Problem Solving

Engine Troubleshooting

Common engine starting and running problems and their solutions.

Quality of Cut Issues

Diagnosis and remedies for common cutting quality defects like washboarding and scalping.